Lejeune Bridal Gala

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The website is up!

Planning a wedding can be such a fun time and also a time of much decision-making, which can sometimes lead to unwanted stress. The Military Bridal Fair is the first f its kind and it's catered with our troops in mind to help them through the process.
The show will feature more than 1,900 square feet of exhibits from the very best Coastal Carolina wedding professionals. All the wedding vendors in attendance have been pre-selected and exclusively invited to participate.
Our wedding experts will be showcasing the newest ideas in wedding planning, photography trends and featuring the finest products and services for the sophisticated bride and groom.
Indulge your taste buds during a wedding cake showcase and sampling of wedding reception cuisine. Meet with bridal consultants, photographers, florists, jewelers and entertainment experts. Enjoy a fashion show that will highlight the latest trends in bridal and formal wear from the best shops in town. Guests will be serenaded by the sounds of music from saxophones and DJs who will be showcasing their talents.
Don't miss your chance to win thousands of dollars in door prizes. All the products, services, ideas and information you'll need to make your dream wedding come to life are waiting for you.
Early registration is $3, guests will be admitted for $5 and service members and their brides are free with military ID.
Portion of the proceeds will be donated to Hope for the Warriors.

Congratulations Amy & Donald!!

Here are some pics from Amy & Donald's wedding on Saturday.

Love the bright Orange and Chocolate Brown -Roses and Hydrangeas in vases with coffee beans!

Such a fun loving couple!
We had a blast.
Best wishes always!

Jacksonville Bridal Show!!!

Mark your calendars -
Sunday, February 15, 2009!
Jacksonville Commons 1 - 5 pm

This event promises to be very special!!
Pre-selected Vendors
Military Discounts
Door Prizes
Gift Bags
Special Surprises
Music, Food & much more!

Flexi 8

The Flexi 8 is a completely unique, flexible barrette that holds thick, thin, curly, straight, fine and coarse hair. The Flexi 8 comes in a variety of sizes and styles, each attractive and unique. Flexi 8 uses an ingenious patented locking mechanism to secure it in your hair.

I have 4 and I love them!!

Contact Karen Moore to see more styles.

karen@flexi8.com or 714-519-4841

http://www.flexi8.com/

Do you want to be a Wedding Planner?

Look no further.
Candidates for the Wedding Planning Certification Course at Carteret Community College can register by contacting Kris Workman at 252-222-6204 or krw@carteret.edu and by visiting their website at:
http://www.carteret.edu/CCedhome/schedules/viewdetail.php?courseNumber=534&classIndex=906

The spring 2009 session is scheduled to from January 14, 2009 to March 18, 2009 and will meet Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 9:30pm for ten weeks. Tuition is $795 and includes classroom instruction, textbook, six months online curriculum and support access, and post-graduate job placement assistance.

I have been asked to teach the class & I am very excited. This is a very extensive class and you will learn a lot. We will have field trips to different locations and guest speakers!
http://www.weddingplanninginstitute.com/blog/
Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Sandals Specials

$500.00 CASH REBATE AT SANDALS ROYAL BAHAMIAN

Wish to spend the upcoming winter days in the sunny Nassau Paradise Island? For a limited time only, the Bahamas Tourism Board will give cash rebates of $250 to $500 to guests who purchase a Luxury Included® package with air to Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island.Take advantage of this great offer and combine it with our fabulous savings of up to 55% plus up to 1 night free when you book a vacation of 6 plus nights before November 13, 2008.
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ROLLS ROYCE PRIVATE TRANSFERS

For those discerning few who will settle for nothing but the very best, Sandals offers our exclusive Rolls Royce transfer service to and from the airport. So, sink into impossibly plush leather seats; sip a glass of liquid gold nectar and enjoy the smoothest ride of your life, as your Rolls Royce chariot whisks you right up to the doorstep of paradise itself, Sandals Royal Bahamian. Lean more.

See more Sandals here.

Short Informal Wedding Gowns

A-line Strapless Tea-length Satin Tulle Wedding Dresses

A-line Spaghetti Straps Knee-length Satin Wedding Dresses

A-line Spaghetti Straps Asymetrical Satin Chiffon Wedding Dresses

A-line Strapless Knee-length Chiffon Wedding Dresses

A-line Strapless Tea-length Satin Wedding Dresses

Sheath / Column Strapless Short / Mini Satin Wedding Dresses

A-line Sweetheart Knee-length Wedding Dresses

Sheath / Column Spaghetti Straps Tea-length Satin Wedding Dresses

Congrats Kari & Allen

The couple wrote their own promises!

Their Asian theme wedding was beautiful!

The candy

station was a big hit!!

Such a fun couple, we wish you all the best!

Organic Wedding Dresses

Wanna walk down the aisle dressed in green?

The Bite

Dressing green for your wedding need not mean showing up wearing a burlap bow tie. Beautiful alternative fabrics and vintage formal wear help you look lovely on your big day. For more resources click here.

Conscious Clothing

Threadhead Creations

Reva Geneva Design

Green Weddings

Try these ideas for your Green Wedding.

When choosing a caterer, consider an organic company that uses locally sourced ingredients and certifies that any fish served comes from sustainable fishing sources and is MSC certified. You will be supporting local farmers and will reduce the carbon emissions generated in transporting the food long distances and when you're done, donate any unused food to shelters or food banks.
Use flowers from your ceremony and from the bridal party to decorate the reception area.
Or, instead of flowers, consider using other items as the focal point of your table centerpieces, like candles, stones, or shells. Please be sure that all items chosen, in particular, shells, are sourced from vendors that assure they were harvested responsibly.
Set up a vanpool from the hotel for out of town guests to ride to the ceremony and the reception.
Use recycled paper for your invitations and thank you notes, and when possible, paper that is certified that it comes from sustainable forestry programs.

See more tips from World Wildlife Fund here.

What’s the Big Deal?A wedding is one of the most important days in a couple’s life. If you care about the planet, why not integrate your principles into your big day? With the average cost of a US wedding running at around $20,000 it seems obvious that weddings have a huge footprint, both ecological and economical. Going green doesn’t mean you have to compromise on your big day, though. By taking a look at the bigger picture, you can move beyond the usual decadence and consumption to create a truly personal, moving, and sustainable celebration that people will remember for years. You may even open a few eyes in the process… See more from treehugger here.

Green Elegance Weddings Resource Directory

Green Corner

Colin Cowie on HSN

Pashmina Shawls

Promised Hearts now has Pashmina Shawls!! They are gorgeous!

70% Pashmina & 30% Silk.

They come in a a wide variety of colors. Great for bridesmaid's gifts!!

The white is perfect for a bride at the wedding when it turns cool.